McGalliard Elementary School

Summary:

McGalliard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades K-5 in Hamilton, New Jersey, which is part of the Hamilton Township Public School District. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools.

McGalliard Elementary's academic performance is a major concern, with only 17% of 3rd graders, 44.7% of 4th graders, and 51.9% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2022-2023, compared to district averages of 30.6%, 39.1%, and 43.1%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 12.8% of 3rd graders, 18.4% of 4th graders, and 13.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to district averages of 33.5%, 25.5%, and 26.3%. This underperformance has led to the school's statewide ranking dropping from 664 out of 1,353 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,083 out of 1,342 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star during this period.

In comparison to nearby schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District, such as Sunnybrae Elementary and Robinson Elementary, McGalliard Elementary consistently underperforms, with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and a larger proportion of students from low-income families. Addressing these challenges, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic factors, could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1600 Arena Drive
       Hamilton, NJ  08610-3205


(609) 631-4158

District: Hamilton Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1083rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,432 Help


Students who attend McGalliard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Albert E Grice Middle School
High:    Hamilton West-Watson

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.1%
White:
29.6%
African American:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.8% Help


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Compare Details McGalliard Elementary School ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 14th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at McGalliard Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.1%), White (29.6%), African American (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McGalliard Elementary School is 13.4. 13 elementary schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McGalliard Elementary School is $8,432. 15 elementary schools in the Hamilton Township Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McGalliard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McGalliard Elementary School 1083rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See McGalliard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hamilton Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton Township Public School District 485th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McGalliard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.26 320th 1204 73.4%
2004 72.13 397th 1298 69.4%
2005 53.59 770th 1303 40.9%
2006 47.24 869th 1314 33.9%
2007 55.09 796th 1329 40.1%
2008 52.60 808th 1338 39.6%
2009 33.30 1027th 1346 23.7%
2010 32.73 1039th 1354 23.3%
2011 42.16 931st 1360 31.5%
2012 43.44 906th 1363 33.5%
2013 49.81 820th 1367 40.0%
2014 57.76 693rd 1363 49.2%
2015 52.03 691st 1357 49.1%
2016 46.11 771st 1346 42.7%
2017 55.20 655th 1352 51.6%
2018 53.39 664th 1353 50.9%
2019 47.95 747th 1360 45.1%
2021 32.52 830th 1317 37.0%
2022 33.78 886th 1345 34.1%
2023 20.49 1083rd 1342 19.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.56 79th 463 82.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.72 573rd 1001 42.8%
2019 48.20 456th 1007 54.7%
2021 62.97 227th 868 73.8%
2022 30.45 608th 949 35.9%
2023 24.29 708th 958 26.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.76 122nd 942 87.0%
2019 75.02 148th 948 84.4%
2021 35.49 551st 839 34.3%
2022 50.91 364th 863 57.8%
2023 31.71 622nd 910 31.6%
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Rank History for Female students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.93 513th 1333 61.5%
2019 55.83 616th 1331 53.7%
2021 37.38 774th 1290 40.0%
2022 48.37 672nd 1326 49.3%
2023 24.04 991st 1318 24.8%
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Rank History for Male students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.53 810th 1334 39.3%
2019 37.08 868th 1335 35.0%
2021 28.75 862nd 1297 33.5%
2022 22.42 1010th 1324 23.7%
2023 18.92 1056th 1315 19.7%
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Rank History for African American students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.42 123rd 517 76.2%
2019 81.30 67th 522 87.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.94 154th 870 82.3%
2019 78.58 141st 899 84.3%
2021 50.53 374th 896 58.3%
2022 39.50 544th 953 42.9%
2023 26.92 723rd 982 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at McGalliard Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.69 626th 1022 38.7%
2019 28.13 784th 1023 23.4%
2021 30.71 725th 964 24.8%
2022 38.66 625th 976 36.0%
2023 17.00 849th 975 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McGalliard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 287 6 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 284 8 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 281 8 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1991 284 7 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 282 11 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1993 265 14 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1994 262 9 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 252 16 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 252 16 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 267 24 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1999 259 20 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 249 18 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2001 244 17 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 238 21 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2003 238 21 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2004 224 23 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 213 16 6 28 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 219 23 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 206 30 9 51 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 190 39 10 49 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 177 44 9 55 1 0 0 0 286
2010 171 41 14 60 0 0 0 0 286
2011 163 43 14 64 0 0 3 0 287
2012 162 36 10 63 1 0 3 0 275
2013 170 32 11 64 1 0 7 0 285
2014 157 24 9 73 1 0 9 0 273
2015 150 34 5 72 0 0 9 0 270
2016 150 31 6 68 0 1 10 0 266
2017 153 32 7 58 0 2 10 0 262
2018 140 33 7 77 0 2 11 0 270
2019 134 30 10 88 0 0 14 0 276
2020 120 38 8 96 0 0 15 0 277
2021 103 35 5 103 0 0 16 0 262
2022 78 29 8 120 0 0 15 0 250
2023 83 37 10 132 0 1 17 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McGalliard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 13.0 22.8 n/a
1989 300 14.0 21.4 n/a
1990 299 14.0 21.3 3.7
1991 297 13.0 22.8 3.4
1992 307 14.0 21.9 6.8
1993 294 16.0 18.4 5.8
1994 293 15.0 19.5 7.2
1995 286 14.5 19.7 7
1996 286 14.5 19.7 7
1998 303 15.2 19.9 7.3
1999 299 15.2 19.7 8.4
2000 293 15.2 19.3 15.4
2001 292 15.4 19.0 12.7
2002 287 16.5 17.4 13.9
2003 287 16.5 17.4 13.9
2004 277 15.5 17.9 19.1
2005 263 15.0 17.5 n/a
2006 284 16.0 17.8 21.5
2007 296 16.0 18.5 27.4
2008 289 13.0 22.2 28.4
2009 286 18.3 14.4 28.3
2010 286 16.0 17.8 32.9
2011 287 16.0 17.9 34.5
2012 275 19.2 14.2 38.5
2013 285 22.7 12.5 36.5
2014 273 20.5 13.2 35.9
2015 270 22.0 12.2 38.1
2016 266 24.0 11.0 33.1
2017 262 21.9 11.9 33.2
2018 270 20.3 13.2 34.1
2019 276 19.3 14.2 30.1
2020 277 18.1 15.2 33.9
2021 262 17.8 14.6 38.5
2022 250 17.8 14.0 38.4
2023 280 20.8 13.4 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McGalliard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 13.0 22.8 n/a
1989 300 14.0 21.4 n/a
1990 299 14.0 21.3 3.7
1991 297 13.0 22.8 3.4
1992 307 14.0 21.9 6.8
1993 294 16.0 18.4 5.8
1994 293 15.0 19.5 7.2
1995 286 14.5 19.7 7
1996 286 14.5 19.7 7
1998 303 15.2 19.9 7.3
1999 299 15.2 19.7 8.4
2000 293 15.2 19.3 15.4
2001 292 15.4 19.0 12.7
2002 287 16.5 17.4 13.9
2003 287 16.5 17.4 13.9
2004 277 15.5 17.9 19.1
2005 263 15.0 17.5 n/a
2006 284 16.0 17.8 21.5
2007 296 16.0 18.5 27.4
2008 289 13.0 22.2 28.4
2009 286 18.3 14.4 28.3
2010 286 16.0 17.8 32.9
2011 287 16.0 17.9 34.5
2012 275 19.2 14.2 38.5
2013 285 22.7 12.5 36.5
2014 273 20.5 13.2 35.9
2015 270 22.0 12.2 38.1
2016 266 24.0 11.0 33.1
2017 262 21.9 11.9 33.2
2018 270 20.3 13.2 34.1
2019 276 19.3 14.2 30.1
2020 277 18.1 15.2 33.9
2021 262 17.8 14.6 38.5
2022 250 17.8 14.0 38.4
2023 280 20.8 13.4 41.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McGalliard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.1%) $8,425 (99.9%) $8,432

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McGalliard Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 747th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1083rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 25.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McGalliard Elementary School)54.917
 37.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Township Public School District)43.830.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (McGalliard Elementary School)5112.8
 38.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Township Public School District)46.733.5
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McGalliard Elementary School)67.344.7
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Township Public School District)47.639.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (McGalliard Elementary School)33.918.4
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Township Public School District)35.425.5
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McGalliard Elementary School)6451.9
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton Township Public School District)50.143.1
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (McGalliard Elementary School)4013.5
 26.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton Township Public School District)35.526.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students276280
 1.4%
African American3037
 23.3%
American Indian00
Asian1010
Hispanic88132
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White13483
 38.1%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%41.8%
 11.7%


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Students at McGalliard Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 30% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend McGalliard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Albert E Grice Middle School
High : Hamilton West-Watson

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended McGalliard Elementary School.

McGalliard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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